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Is Hand And Mouth Disease Contagious?

13 yr old granddaughter recently got over Hand and Mouth Disease. She and her 6 yr old sister were at my house today. As grandparents do lots of Hugs lots of kisses and all that my daughter called after the visit to say the 6 year old had signs of the same as her sister.I am a 57 yr old woman with Multiple Sclerosis. Should I be concerned
Mon, 20 Jan 2020
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Hello,

It is a kind of viral infection. However, it is not rapidly contagious and does not usually affect adults. It is a mild disease with spontaneous recovery is the rule.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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Is Hand And Mouth Disease Contagious?

Hello, It is a kind of viral infection. However, it is not rapidly contagious and does not usually affect adults. It is a mild disease with spontaneous recovery is the rule. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician